Superintendent Search Update - July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Dear Avonworth Community Members,

As the search for Avonworth School District's next superintendent continues, we would like to provide an update on several important milestones in the process.

Over the past several weeks, the Board of School Directors has continued working closely with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to advance the search. One important milestone has now been reached, as the superintendent position has been officially posted and is being advertised through the CCIU website as well as multiple regional, state, and national education leadership networks. This broad recruitment effort is intended to attract a highly qualified and diverse pool of candidates with the experience, leadership skills, and vision needed to lead the Avonworth School District into the future.

The application period will remain open through Sunday, August 23, 2026, providing interested candidates the opportunity to learn more about the position and submit their materials for consideration.

As shared in our previous communication, community input remains a critical component of the superintendent search process. The Board of School Directors highly values the perspectives of students, families, staff members, and community stakeholders. The feedback gathered will help identify the qualities, experiences, knowledge, and leadership characteristics that are most important to the Avonworth community and will help inform the development of a candidate profile and interview questions.

To gather that feedback, the CCIU will first facilitate a series of virtual focus groups in the coming weeks. To encourage open and honest dialogue, Board members and district administrators will not participate in these sessions. CCIU facilitators will lead the discussions and collect feedback anonymously and in aggregate form.

Virtual Focus Group Schedule

Avonworth School District Superintendent Search Focus Groups
Focus Group	Date	Time (One Hour)	Registration Link
Administration	Thursday, July 23, 2026	10:00 a.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-admin
Professional Staff	Tuesday, July 28, 2026	4:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-prof-staff
Support Staff	Wednesday, July 29, 2026	4:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-support-staff
Parents: Option 1	Thursday, July 30, 2026	7:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-parents-1
Staff-at-Large (Makeup Session)	Tuesday, August 4, 2026	7:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-staff-at-large
Parents: Option 2	Wednesday, August 5, 2026	7:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-parents-2
Community (Non-parent Members)	Thursday, August 6, 2026	7:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-community
Community-at-Large (Makeup Session incl. Parents & Students)	Tuesday, August 11, 2026	7:00 p.m.	https://www.cciu.org/asd-community-at-large

 

We kindly ask participants to register in advance using the appropriate link for their stakeholder group. Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom meeting information. Registration information will remain confidential and will not be shared with the Avonworth School District. A survey will be made available to all community members in August for anyone who may be unable to attend one of the outlined focus groups.

Once the application period closes, the Board of School Directors will begin reviewing candidate materials as part of a comprehensive selection process designed to identify the district's next superintendent. The CCIU will continue to facilitate the search process, supporting candidate screenings and the interview process, while the Board evaluates candidates and determines which individuals advance through each stage of consideration.

The Board's goal is to complete the selection process by October 2026, allowing the successful candidate to transition into the role and begin serving as Avonworth School District's next superintendent at the start of 2027.

Thank you for your continued interest, participation, and support throughout this important process. We encourage all members of the Avonworth community to consider participating in a focus group and helping shape the future leadership of our district.

Sincerely,   

The Avonworth School District 
Board of School Directors   

John Brandt, President
Yu-Ling Cheng, Vice President
Danielle White, Treasurer
Adam Livingston
Jessica Opalko
Justin Panuski
Jenna Paulat
Nora Silvey
Amy Tokar